The Territorial Army has become a vital component of India’s defence structure by providing additional military strength during emergencies while also contributing significantly to humanitarian and nation-building initiatives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the importance of the force, Singh highlighted that the Territorial Army is not limited to supporting the armed forces...
Japan is facing the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has claimed at least 23 lives, while emergency responders continue extensive rescue operations to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings and debris. Authorities have warned that the death toll could increase as search efforts continue across the worst-affected areas. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, severely...
Persistent heavy rainfall has significantly slowed rescue and relief operations across several flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll from the recent flash floods and landslides has risen to 12. Emergency response teams continue to battle challenging weather conditions as swollen rivers, damaged roads, and unstable terrain make access to affected villages...
The United States has announced a major humanitarian assistance package worth $150 million for Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has caused widespread destruction, loss of life, and a growing humanitarian crisis across several affected regions. The emergency aid initiative includes the deployment of military aircraft, naval vessels, search-and-rescue teams, medical personnel, and critical relief...
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Following the recent disaster in the Nandanagar area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the affected region on Saturday to review ongoing relief and rescue operations. The CM met with affected families, inquiring about their well-being and assuring them of all necessary assistance. During the field visit, Chief Minister...
Gandhinagar: Gujarat has extended significant assistance to flood-affected Punjab and Chhattisgarh by dispatching a special relief train carrying over 400 tonnes of food, medicines, and essential supplies, along with financial aid of ₹10 crore. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the special train from Gandhinagar railway station, underlining Gujarat’s commitment to supporting states in times...